Gods in the Desert
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-0-7425-6226-4 (ISBN)
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Gods in the Desert explores the fascinating religious cultures of the ancient Near East. From the mysterious pyramids, tombs, and temples of Egypt to the powerful heroes, gods, and legends of Mesopotamia, Glenn Holland guides readers through the early religions that are the root of many of today's major faiths.
Holland compares the religions of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria-Palestine, including Israel and Judah, from the Neolithic era through the conquest of Alexander the Great. He provides a historical survey of each region, then discusses the gods, the rulers, the afterlife, and the worship rituals. This accessible overview makes clear how these religions converged and diverged, and are intimately connected to many of the religions we recognize today, sometimes in surprising ways.
Glenn S. Holland is professor of religious studies at Allegheny College. He is also the creator of the Teaching Company's popular lecture series 'Religion in the Ancient Mediterranean World.'
List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Time Line
Preface
Introduction: Religion and Its Characteristic Expression
Section 1: Egypt
Chapter 1: Egypt: Historical Survey
Chapter 2: Egypt: The Gods and the World They Made
Chapter 3: Egypt: The King and Royal Power
Chapter 4: Egypt: The World of the Dead
Chapter 5: Egypt: The Human World
Section 2: Mesopotamia
Chapter 6: Mesopotamia: Historical Survey
Chapter 7: Mesopotamia: The Gods and the World They Made
Chapter 8: Mesopotamia: The World of Kings and Heroes
Chapter 9: Mesopotamia: The World of the Dead
Chapter 10: Mesopotamia: The Human World
Section 3: Syria-Palestine
Chapter 11: Syria-Palestine: Historical Survey
Chapter 12: Syria-Palestine: The Gods and the World They Made
Chapter 13: Syria-Palestine: Kings and Prophets
Chapter 14: Syria-Palestine: Suffering and Death
Chapter 15: Syria-Palestine: The Human World
Conclusion: Change and Continuity in the Hellenistic Age
Bibliography for Further Reading
Glossary
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2009 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 166 x 245 mm |
| Gewicht | 660 g |
| Themenwelt | Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7425-6226-3 / 0742562263 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7425-6226-4 / 9780742562264 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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